Brian Cicioni
| Special to USA TODAY 10Best
Food fusion gives taste of changing cultural diversity
The chef and the owner of Local Republic in Lawrenceville, Ga., talk about how their menu is a fusion of traditional Southern food with international flavors.
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In the Lone Star State, Dallas and Houston tend to get the most recognition for international dining options. But San Antonio’s food scene has grown exponentially over the past decade. While you can still find Tex-Mex restaurants and barbeque joints on nearly every corner, a plethora of international dining options have popped up over the past decade. Some are situated along the River Walk and downtown, while others are located in strip malls.
In 2022, San Antonio restaurants accounted for seven James Beard nominations. That’s on par with both Dallas and Houston. And the fact that one of the four Culinary Institute of America campuses is located at Pearl has helped give the local food scene credibility around the country. New York pizzaiolo Roberto Caporuscio, who has trained more than 300 pizza makers around the country, refers to San Antonio as one of his favorite food cities.
From West African and Chifa-Nikkei to tapas and Tuscan with a Texan twist,…
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